Paper gossip: Henderson's Coutinho plea, Conte's transfer stand-off

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Antonio Conte is having a stand-off the Chelsea board, according to The Times.

Conte is desperate to bring in new signings this summer to bolster is severely depleted squad.

However, the Blues hierarchy is reluctant to bow to their manager’s request to spend money bringing in experienced players with little resale value.

While Diego Costa has been give four demands by Chelsea before they will consider selling the wantaway striker.

Costa is desperate to leave the club, however, according to TheSun, they expect him to return to Cobham, return to training, prove his fitness and put himself into contention for a first-team place before the Blues will consider selling him.

And Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson is desperate for Philippe Coutinho to remain at the club but admits he's powerless to stop him leaving to join Barcelona.

“I don’t think I can influence the situation if I’m totally honest with you,” said Henderson. “That’s down to Phil and the club.”

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